Ricciardo taken to hospital amid concern over hand after practice shunt
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The AlphaTauri driver had a hard hit with the barriers at the top of the banked Turn 3 – moments after fellow countryman Oscar Piastri had lost control of his McLaren. Who Will Be Red Bull’s Next F1 Driver?Video of Who Will Be Red Bull's Next F1 Driver?
Ricciardo reported that he could not see Piastri’s car before his accident and also suggested over team radio that he had hurt his left hand. An AlphaTauri spokesperson confirmed to that Ricciardo has gone to a local hospital for further evaluation following an initial visit to the circuit medical center. If Ricciardo was unable to take part in the rest of the weekend, AlphaTauri have reserve and F2 driver Liam Lawson on site at Zandvoort. Nyck de Vries, who was replaced by Ricciardo 10 races into the season, could theoretically also be available, as he is still under contract to Red Bull. Related Norris pips Verstappen in FP2 as Piastri and Ricciardo Marko’s Perez U-turn following Ricciardo meeting: ‘Nothing 100% certain’
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